CHINENA -16757 aka CHINEA
Safe - 1-26-2018 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 01/26/18 ***TERRIFIC TABBY NEEDS YOU! TWO YEAR OLD CHINEA was dumped by her owner and she is very upset. Her previous owner got her as a gift from her daughter and had her since she was only a couple of days old. No wonder the poor girl was devastated by being left behind. She needs a new home to chill out and relax. Please help this kitty today! She is already spayed and ready to go. SAVE HER PRECIOUS LIFE BY OFFERING TO FOSTER OR ADOPT. MUST BE PULLED THROUGH A NEW HOPE RESCUE. CONTACT OUR HELP DESK FOR ASSISTANCE. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Chinena. My animal id is #16757. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 08-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as poor match – behavior/temperament of existing pet.
ZIP Code From: 10455
Chinena is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which is contagious to other cats. Behaviorally, Chinena has been very fearful in the shelter, does not allow handling, and was surrendered to us due to a bite history. For these reasons, we are seeking to place her only with a New Hope partner.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.7 lbs
9/01/2018
BARH scan pos#985112008252398 reported female spayed and 2 yrs old very nervous, hissing, swating, growling, striking mild tartar clean EEN clean coat overweight BCS 7/9 unable to CT NOSF
9/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:reported to be 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? yes Microchip Number (If Applicable):985112008252398 History :owner surrender because she bit owner on the hand on 1/5 Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -hissing and growling in cage, lunges when cage is opened; visual exam only Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mm appear pk and moist when hissing PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: appears eupnic, did not auscultate ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, reportedly spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no obvious lameness; hair coat appears healthy CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:grossly normal Assessment 1. Obesity Prognosis:good Plan: -try to re-examine after she has adjusted -recommend weight loss through dietary management SURGERY:spayed
18/01/2018
S/O -QAR, growling when approached but less vocal than usual -no significant appetite today -mild hypersalivation, soft sneezing -OU: mild blepharospasm -appears eupnic A 1. URI P -move to isolation -nebulization SID x 3 days -suspect viral infection so will not treat with antibiotics unless mucoid nasal discharge develops or course is prolonged/severe
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Admissions was unable to handle, pick up, collar, photograph, and he ran off the backdrop surface to the ground. Every time there was an attempt to handle him, he was swatting, growling, hissing, attempting to bite, and he urinated, possibly out of fear.
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Chinena is a 2-year-old, Domestic Short Hair, Gray Tabby cat. She is not declawed. Her previous owner got her as a gift from her daughter. Her previous owner had her since she was only a couple of days old. The main she was surrendered was due to health concerns on behalf of her previous owner.
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, she is fearful.
How is this cat around children?: Around children, she is relaxed, affectionate, respectful, and usually very tolerant. For a brief period of time, she did live with her previous owner’s family, where there was a 2-year-old toddler. She does not play with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: There is no known information on how she is with other cats, as she has never lived nor spent time with other cats in her life, before.
How is this cat around dogs?: There is no known information on how she is with dogs, as she has never lived nor spent time with dogs in her life, before.
Behavior Notes: If someone were to give her a bath, she would be scared, struggle, hiss, swat, and try to bite. If someone were to trim her nails, she would not be bothered by it. If someone were to brush her coat, it is unknown how she would react. If someone were to pick up and hold her, she would struggle. If someone were to put her in a carrier, she would not be bothered by it. If someone were to disturb her while sleeping/resting, she would niot be bothered by it.
Bite history:: She has bitten a person, before. She has never bitten another animal, before.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy-level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: She does not have any known health issues or concerns. The last time that she was examined by a veterinarian was in June 2017.
For a New Family to Know: She can be described as fearful and quiet. Some unique/favorite things about her are the way she paws at balls, plays with hair ties, and overall the way she entertains herself. her favorite activity is to be in the company of her humans. When home, she will follow you around and be in the same room. The kinds of tys that she likes are balls and string.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: Adults, 2 yr old Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers, she is fearful. Behavior toward children: Around children, she is relaxed, affectionate, respectful, and usually very tolerant. For a brief period of time, she did live with her previous owner’s family, where there was a 2-year-old toddler. She does not play with children. Behavior toward cats: There is no known information on how she is with other cats, as she has never lived nor spent time with other cats in her life, before. Behavior toward dogs: There is no known information on how she is with dogs, as she has never lived nor spent time with dogs in her life, before. Bite or Scratch history: She has bitten a person, before. She has never bitten another animal, before. Energy level/descriptors: Medium
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/8/14 Very nervous, hissing, swatting, growling, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/9/18 Crouched behind litter box, tense, eyes fully dilated. Started growling on approach. Started hissing and growling louder when cage cover lifted. After a long while spent talking quietly and slow blinking, eventually put head down and stopped growling. Left alone for now. 1/10/18 Sitting up at the front, eyes dilated, growling quietly. Started growling louder when cage cover lifted, backed up a few paces, crouched down. Posture eventually softened after talking and slow blinking for a while, lay all the way down, still occasionally grumbling. Became alert and sat up when door opened, hissed. Sniffed treats, but leaned away and lifted paw. After a moment, struck assess-a-hand. 1/13/18 Lying down on her kuranda bed, growls on approach. She hisses when the cage door opens, but seems curious and sniffs the hand. She began to lip lick and continues to growl then increases distance and avoids contacts.
Cage Condition:: Cage is re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Chinena sits tensely at the back of the cage, looks at the assessor with dilated eyes, and starts hissing and growling.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Chinena continues to hiss and growl at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Chinena backs away and lifts one paw.
Reaction to touch:: Chinena hisses, growls, and strikes the assess-a-hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Insistent,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Chinena has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him/her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chinena is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment, and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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